Monthly Archives: September 2014

This weekend sees the annual London Art Book Fair (LABF) at the Whitechapel Gallery. “Browse beautiful artists’ books, rare art publications and catalogues from over 80 publishers. Enjoy a packed programme of talks and events, get involved in workshops on print and bookmaking and have your books signed by leading artists and authors.”-LABF

Events:

Over the weekend there are a range of great talks, workshops and a performance by Martin Creed on the opening night. All the events listings can be found and booked through the Whitechapel Gallery website.

Highlights include a talk by the excellent author and artist Douglas Coupland, bookbinding workshops with London Centre for Book Arts and the Unbinding the Book project, a showcase of exciting possibilities for book design of the future, presented by self-publishing platform Blurb and creative studio Jotta.

The fair itself features stalls from artists, publishers, galleries, universities and presses from around the world. A list of the years exhibitors and links to their websites can be found here.

Screenprint a postcard with Artouride and their mobile printing unit along the Thames today as part of Totally Thames. Print your own postcards with pre-designed iconic Thames landmarks for a donation of £1 per postcard.